{"id":53030,"date":"2026-03-17T22:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T22:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=53030"},"modified":"2026-03-17T22:13:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T22:13:59","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignzimbabwe-to-host-caf-junior-tournament-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/17\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignzimbabwe-to-host-caf-junior-tournament-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Zimbabwe to host CAF junior tournament finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed that the country will host a major junior football tournament in April.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe will stage the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals from 2 to 10 April 2026, with matches set to be played in Harare.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, ZIFA said the hosting rights mark a significant milestone for local football, as it will be the first time in over six years that Zimbabwe hosts a Confederation of African Football event.<\/p>\n<p>The association described the tournament as one of Africa\u2019s most important youth football platforms, offering local communities, schools and supporters a chance to be part of a continental spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>The competition also carries substantial rewards, with the winning schools in both the boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 categories set to receive $300,000. Runners-up will earn $200,000, while third-placed teams will get $150,000. The prize money is earmarked for infrastructure development at the respective schools, including classrooms, libraries and sports facilities.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 16 teams will take part in the finals, comprising zonal champions, hosts Zimbabwe and invited teams from other confederations \u2014 a move aimed at increasing global exposure while maintaining the tournament\u2019s African identity.<\/p>\n<p>Participating teams<\/p>\n<p>Girls: Zimbabwe, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Guinea, Tanzania, Zambia, DR Congo.<\/p>\n<p>Boys: Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Benin, Morocco, Senegal, Uganda, Zambia, DR Congo.<\/p>\n<p>Further details regarding the official draw are expected to be announced by the Confederation of African Football in due course.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related Posts<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Zimbabwe #host #CAF #junior #tournament #finals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed that the country will host a major junior football tournament in April. 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